Overview
- TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reports Nashville has held no trade talks about Steven Stamkos and has not approached him, though a decision could change closer to the deadline if the Predators fall out of contention.
- Elliotte Friedman suggests a Stamkos camp–team meeting could occur and believes Nashville would consider retaining salary if a suitable offer emerges, with the forward’s full no‑move clause complicating any scenario.
- The Los Angeles Kings have received interest in 22-year-old defenseman Brandt Clarke but are not entertaining a trade, with contract work expected after the club prioritizes an Adrian Kempe deal.
- Teams have called the Boston Bruins about Mason Lohrei following a multi-game scratch, yet there is no indication of an active trade in the works.
- Elliotte Friedman says the word on Vegas goaltender Adin Hill is that he will be out for a few months, a timeline that informed the Golden Knights’ quick move to add Carter Hart.